Thai Wacoal PCL (BKK:WACOAL) Beneish M-Score: -2.79 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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BKK:WACOAL Thai Wacoal PCL BKK:WACOAL
60 GF Score
Price ฿15.90
GF Value ฿22.75
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What is Thai Wacoal PCL Beneish M-Score?

Thai Wacoal PCL BKK:WACOAL +0.63% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:WACOAL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿22.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Thai Wacoal PCL ranks better than 70% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Thai Wacoal PCL's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:WACOAL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.61   Max: -1.77
Current: -2.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Thai Wacoal PCL was -1.77. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.61.


Thai Wacoal PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thai Wacoal PCL's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Thai Wacoal PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Thai Wacoal PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.43 -2.61 -2.46 -2.42 -3.06

Thai Wacoal PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.71 -2.92 -2.77 -3.06 -2.79

BKK:WACOAL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Thai Wacoal PCL's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Thai Wacoal PCL Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Thai Wacoal PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Thai Wacoal PCL's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Thai Wacoal PCL Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Thai Wacoal PCL for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.955+0.528 * 1.0761+0.404 * 1.0367+0.892 * 0.85+0.115 * 0.6894
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0423+4.679 * -0.031953-0.327 * 0.9979
=-2.79

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ฿486 Mil.
Revenue was 675.705 + 793.338 + 744.846 + 708.946 = ฿2,923 Mil.
Gross Profit was 249.035 + 231.445 + 225.26 + 192.737 = ฿898 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿2,264 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿5,931 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿655 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿72 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿1,201 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿482 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿40 Mil.
Net Income was -2.87 + 81.41 + -96.1 + -64.823 = ฿-82 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 25.91 + 219.528 + 16.537 + 42.826 = ฿305 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -9.097 + -68.277 + -32.486 + -87.809 = ฿-198 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿598 Mil.
Revenue was 726.4 + 968.179 + 851.615 + 892.492 = ฿3,439 Mil.
Gross Profit was 217.49 + 333.934 + 272.011 + 314.1 = ฿1,138 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿2,049 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿6,293 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿1,162 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿85 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿1,356 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿504 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿51 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(485.665 / 2922.835) / (598.333 / 3438.686)
=0.166162 / 0.174
=0.955

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(1137.535 / 3438.686) / (898.477 / 2922.835)
=0.330805 / 0.307399
=1.0761

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (2263.699 + 655.346) / 5930.98) / (1 - (2048.931 + 1161.533) / 6293.337)
=0.507831 / 0.489863
=1.0367

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=2922.835 / 3438.686
=0.85

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(85.161 / (85.161 + 1161.533)) / (72.075 / (72.075 + 655.346))
=0.068309 / 0.099083
=0.6894

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(1201.277 / 2922.835) / (1355.882 / 3438.686)
=0.410997 / 0.394302
=1.0423

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((40.015 + 482.23) / 5930.98) / ((51.083 + 504.256) / 6293.337)
=0.088054 / 0.088242
=0.9979

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(-82.383 - 304.801 - -197.669) / 5930.98
=-0.031953

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Thai Wacoal PCL has a M-score of -2.79 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.79 mean?
Thai Wacoal PCL (BKK:WACOAL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.79 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Thai Wacoal PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Thai Wacoal PCL ranks #300 out of 1000 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Thai Wacoal PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Thai Wacoal PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Based on the distribution chart, Thai Wacoal PCL ranks #300 out of 1000 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Thai Wacoal PCL has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thai Wacoal PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Thai Wacoal PCL ranks #300 out of 1000 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Thai Wacoal PCL in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Thai Wacoal PCL and its competitors. Thai Wacoal PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thai Wacoal PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Wacoal PCL (BKK:WACOAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿22.75, compared to a current price of ฿15.90 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Thai Wacoal PCL's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Thai Wacoal PCL (BKK:WACOAL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Thai Wacoal PCL (BKK:WACOAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Wacoal PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿15.90 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿22.75. GuruFocus considers Thai Wacoal PCL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BKK:WACOAL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.79
  • GF Value™: ฿22.75 vs. price of ฿15.90 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:WACOAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Thai Wacoal PCL Business Description

Address 132 Soi Charoenrat 7, Bangkholaem District, Khwang Bangkhlo, Bangkok, THA, 10120
Thai Wacoal PCL is a Thailand-based garment manufacturing company. It manufactures and sells finished garment products, consisting of Ladies' lingerie, childrenswear and ladies outerwear. The key revenue driver product of the company is Ladies' lingerie, which is sold under the brand name of Wacoal. The company's operating segment is based on domestic sales and export sales of which a majority of the revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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